baby powder, Bebyto

Object/Artifact

Archive of Cuban Socialism

Name/Title

baby powder, Bebyto

Entry/Object ID

ACS-000069

Description

baby powder container

Use

The empty can was frequently reused as a hair roller. The owner of this container used it to store small pieces of soap (to later use for laundry).

Context

These containers of baby powder were sold with a ration card given to expecting mothers as part of the "canastilla". It is possible that they were also available through the parallel market.

Collection

The Cabrera Arús family collection

Acquisition

Accession

2025.1

Made/Created

Manufacturer

Suchel

Date made

circa 1973

Time Period

20th Century

Place

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Edition

Bebyto

Inscription/Signature/Marks

Type

Inscription

Location

front of the container

Transcription

Talco Boratado Bebyto Protege contra el salpullido y otras irritaciones de la piel. Usar despues del baño y cambio de pañal

Language

Spanish

Translation

Borate Talc Bebyto Protects against rash and other skin irritations. Use after bath and diaper-change

Dimensions

Dimension Description

diameter: 7, height, 11.5

Height

11.5 cm

Diameter

7 cm

Parts

canister, cap

Material

Paper, Cardboard, tin

Condition

Overall Condition

Fair

Relationships

Related Person or Organization

Person or Organization

Gertrudis Caraballo Gálvez

Notes

owner

Related Places

Place

City

Havana

Country

Cuba

Region

Central America

Notes

ownership

Created By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Create Date

March 31, 2022

Updated By

María A. Cabrera Arús

Update Date

September 26, 2025